Rockin' Robin

For some reason that I still can't quite understand, this card took me nearly all day to make!
This paper is absolutely beautiful.  It's part of the Polar Expressions range by Imaginisce, called Frosted Forest.  It's got very subtle glitter on it, that feels fabulous when you touch it.  But for some reason, I got as far as putting it on the kraft card then my mind went a complete blank and I just couldn't decide what to put with it.  In the end this little robin stamp presented itself to me and it turned out to be the perfect thing.  I've scored the white card to make a little frame, then distressed it and added the stamped image, which matched the card very well once I'd coloured it in. 
My horse is called Polar Express, so finding a paper range called Polar Expressions was right up my street.  I have got some left so I dare say I'll manage to think of something else to do with it. 
Well, it's just a flying visit today I'm afraid, as I have to shower and cook dinner before going off to my craft group.  We've had snow here on Monday and Tuesday so it's a relief to find it's all melted today so I can actually get out of the house!
Happy crafting, everyone, and thanks for looking in today.  Wrap up warm, whatever you're doing.
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Stamps and Paper7 December 2011 at 17:20

    Lovely card Jane just live those little rocking' robins.

    Anne

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  2. coops8 December 2011 at 14:51

    gorgeous card jane.i love the fun image and your colours are stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  3. Sarn9 December 2011 at 12:15

    Brilliant! x

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  4. Vicky Hayes9 December 2011 at 13:29

    This is great Jane! The darker background paper looks great with your CAS robin panel and I like your scored detail. Vx

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  5. Michelle10 December 2011 at 14:06

    Super card Jane. Cute little robins. I like the addition of the little ribbon tab and message too. x x x

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  6. Jean10 December 2011 at 15:10

    Love the little red bird on the upper left background paper. The perfect touch on a really cute card!

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  7. Sandy10 December 2011 at 21:18

    Cute little birds, lovely DO and I like the stitching too.
    Sandy

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  8. Ann Schach15 December 2011 at 04:29

    Adorable card, Jane! I LOVE this paper!

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